Group Programs
Avina Therapy offers a range of group programs throughout the year. The groups are developed and run by our multi-disciplinary team of therapists. Depending on the group, that could include Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Physiotherapists.
Avina Therapy Group program overview and timetable
Some groups are run during school holidays, and others run throughout term time. Groups are open to everyone, including current clients of Avina Therapy.
Those on our waitlist and children and young people who are not accessing other services with us. A therapist reviews group participants prior to the group starting to ensure the group is appropriate and will be beneficial for the participant.
Groups are open to private and NDIS clients, and run at our Coorparoo and Graceville clinic locations. Parking is available on-site at both locations.
If you’re interested in hearing more about our groups, and being the first to know when new groups are released and dates announced, subscribe to our groups mailing list.
Program
Age Range
Location
Date / Time
Group Programs
April School Holidays
Creative Kids
6-11yr
Coorparoo
177 Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo QLD 415
Monday 13 April, 2026 9:00am-10:30am
Creative Kids
6-11yr
Graceville
296 Oxley Rd, Graceville QLD 4075
Thursday 16 April, 2026 9:00am-10:30am
June/July School Holidays
Learning with Lego
8-12yr
TBD
TBD
September School Holidays
Creative Kids
6-11yr
TBD
TBD
Smoothin’ & Moovin’
7-12yr
TBD
TBD
Term 4 Intensive Program
Prep 4 Prep
4-5yr attending prep in 2027
TBD
TBD
Christmas School Holidays
Creative Kids
6-11yr
TBD
TBD
Creative Kids Group
April School Holidays
Creative Kids Corner is our very popular small group therapy program that runs during the Queensland school holidays. The theme during April will be Easter and fairytale craft.
The group is a great opportunity for your child to have fun with peers planning and creating themed crafts, whilst developing their fine motor skills, social skills, attention, and turn-taking.
Program Price
Priced at $150 per child, with a maximum of 6 children.
This group is open to both NDIS and private clients. Fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable.
Note: if your child currently sees one of our therapists, you may be able to swap out one of your upcoming sessions for a group session to help with funding. Ask your child’s therapist at their next session or send us an email to find out more.
Program Dates
Coorparoo
Thursday 16 April, 2026, 9:00am-10:30am
Graceville
Monday 13 April, 2026, 9:00am-10:30am
What skills will children work on?
- Fine motor skills
- Social communication skills
- Planning and organisation
- Following directions
- Building friendships and social skills
Who is suited to attend?
- Children aged 6-11 years
Learning with Lego
Our school holiday Lego group is a fun way of using Lego as a therapy tool to increase motivation and encourage children to participate and interact with peers. Run by an Allied Health Therapist, your child will be supported to improve skills such as joint attention, conflict resolution, sharing, turn taking, and communication in a collaborative environment.
Program Price
This group has a maximum of 6 children and is open to both NDIS and private clients. Fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable.
Note: if your child currently sees one of our therapists, you may be able to swap out one of your upcoming sessions for a group session to help with funding. Ask your child’s therapist at their next session or send us an email to find out more.
Program Dates
Coorparoo
TBC
Graceville
TBC
What skills will children work on?
- Cooperative play
- Social communication skills
- Working collaboratively and sharing ideas
- Fine motor skills
- Planning and organisation
- Following directions
- Emotional regulation
- Problem solving
- Building friendships
Who is suited to attend?
- Children aged 8-12 years
- Children with basic communication skills such as giving and understanding simple directions and basic awareness of turn taking
- Those with a developing ability to sit and attend to tabletop activities for short periods of time
Smoothin' & Moovin'
The school holiday Smoothin and Moovin group is a 1.5 hour workshop designed to help young people to understand healthy habits and learn as a team in an inclusive environment. Run by an Allied Health Professional, this workshop will focus on building awareness of a healthy body and healthy mind.
Program Price
This group has a maximum of 6 children and is open to both NDIS and private clients. Fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable.
Note: if your child currently sees one of our therapists, you may be able to swap out one of your upcoming sessions for a group session to help with funding. Ask your child’s therapist at their next session or send us an email to find out more.
Program Dates
Coorparoo
TBC
Graceville
TBC
What skills will children work on?
- Cooperative play
- Social communication skills
- Working collaboratively and sharing ideas
- Fine motor skills
- Planning and organisation
- Following directions
- Emotional regulation
- Problem solving
- Building friendships
Who is suited to attend?
- Children aged 8-12 years
- Children with basic communication skills such as giving and understanding simple directions and basic awareness of turn taking
- Those with a developing ability to sit and attend to tabletop activities for short periods of time
Creative Kids Group
September School Holidays
The Under the Sea Craft group is run during school holidays and is great opportunity for your child to have fun with peers planning and creating themed crafts, whilst developing their fine motor skills, social skills, attention, and turn-taking.
Run by an Allied Health Clinician, your child will be encouraged to work on their social skill development, while planning and creating themed crafts, playing games, and building friendships.
Program Price
This group has a maximum of 6 children and is open to both NDIS and private clients. Fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable.
Program Dates
Coorparoo
TBC
Graceville
TBC
What skills will children work on?
- Planning and organization
- Fine motor skills
- Social communication skills
- Following directions
- Building friendships and social skills
- Developing an understanding of basic concepts
Who is suited to attend?
- Children aged 6-11 years
Prep 4 Prep
Term 4 Intensive Program
Prep for Prep is a group designed for children beginning their schooling journey in January 2026. It is an 8-week program run by both a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist. During the group, your child will learn and develop skills to prepare them for prep. Activities will target important skills required for a child’s first year of schooling such as routines, literacy, numeracy, fine and gross motor skills, language, basic concepts and developing friendships.
When signing up for the program, you are required to sign up for the whole 8 weeks. There is a maximum of 6 children in the group. All parents will receive a session summary after each session, and post program summary reports are available to participants at extra charge.
Program Price
This group has a maximum of 6 children and is open to both NDIS and private clients. Fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable.
If you’re unsure whether this group might suit your child, we’d be more than happy to discuss this further.
Program Dates
Coorparoo
TBC
Graceville
TBC
What skills will children work on?
- Planning and organization
- Fine motor skills
- Social communication skills
- Following directions
- Building connections and working collaboratively
- Scissor skills, early writing & literacy skills
Who is suited to attend?
- Children aged 4-5 years attending Prep in 2026
- Young people with a basic understanding of their emotions and ability to follow instructions and cooperate within a group setting.
Creative Kids Corner
Christmas Craft
The Christmas Craft group is run during school holidays and is great opportunity for your child to have fun with peers planning and creating themed crafts, whilst developing their fine motor skills, social skills, attention, and turn-taking.
Run by an Allied Health Therapist, your child will be encouraged to work on their social skill development, while planning and creating themed crafts, playing games, and building friendships.
Program Price
This group has a maximum of 6 children and is open to both NDIS and private clients. Fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable.
Program Dates
Coorparoo
TBC
Graceville
TBC
What skills will children work on?
- Planning and organization
- Fine motor skills
- Social communication skills
- Following directions
- Building friendships and social skills
- Developing an understanding of basic concepts
Who is suited to attend?
- Children aged 6-11 years
Interested in one of our Group Programs?
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